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May 20, 2020

China
Exporting Authoritarianism

China is undertaking massive infrastructure projects across the world and loaning billions of dollars to developing nations. On paper, the objective is to build a vast trade network, but is China als…

Podcast Chinese president Xi Jinping greets crowd alongside Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete

December 23, 2014

Thailand
New Year’s Predictions for Southeast Asia (Part 2)

Following up from last week, I am now counting down my top five predictions for 2015. 5. Jokowi wins over majority of parliament Currently, Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s coalition still lacks …

petronas

March 18, 2011

Economics
A New Chapter in U.S.-Brazil Economic Relations

As Obama heads to Brazil this weekend, much has been made of the trade agenda. 

Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff

June 20, 2012

Middle East and North Africa
How Many Refugees?

Today the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (or PCBS) commemorated World Refugee Day by releasing new statistics on Palestinian refugees. Therein lies a tale. The PCBS reported that there are…

Jenin refugee camp

October 9, 2018

Donald Trump
The Corrosion of Conservatism

Max Boot recounts his extraordinary journey from lifelong Republican to vehement Trump opponent. From the isolated position of a man without a party, Boot launches this bold declaration of dissent an…